Kirk Cousins doesn't expect to keep starting job

Even though he's starting ahead of Robert Griffin III for the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins doesn't expect to keep the job next year for the Washington Redskins.

"I've said it since I've been here and I'll say it again, I do believe that Robert is the franchise quarterback here in Washington," Cousins said. "He was drafted No. 2 overall. A lot of picks were traded to get him. Common sense would say that this is his team, and I've never wanted to take that away from him or do anything to undermine his role."

Cousins was selected three rounds after Griffin last year and won his only start in 2012. He's getting the nod for the rest of this season, according to coach Mike Shanahan, because of the number of hits Griffin has taken in recent weeks.

The expectation has been that Cousins will eventually be trade fodder, and his value would certainly increase with a good performance in the final three games.

"Whether it's here or somewhere else where I'm auditioning, that feeling of challenging yourself, being tough on yourself and putting pressure on yourself, I don't think that ever goes away," Cousins said, "regardless of the circumstances you're under."